NOW ABLE TO REPAIR TOUCAMS
We are now able to repair ToUcams by replacing the CCD Chip for $65AUD plus post. This is the most common problem experienced with the cameras. I haven't come across any other problems.

AMP OFF MODIFICATION
We are now able to do the "Amp Off" modification to the ToUcams for $40AUD. The Amp Off modification reduces the amount of glow from components used in the ToUcam. This will cause a brightening on long exposures.

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Foam Lined Carry Case
$180AUD

CURRENT SPECIALS

5mW GREEN LASER POINTERS $115AUD

LASER COLLIMATION TOOL (NEWTONIAN) $69AUD

4X BARLOW ASTRO ENGINEERING POWERMATE $90AUD

8" DOBSONIAN TEFLON BEARING KIT $25AUD

PHILIPS ToUcam SPC900NC

THE LATEST MODEL - $145AUD
MODIFIED FOR LONG EXPOSURE - $285AUDThere are a few differences with the new model.
- 90 frames per second video
- USB 2 Compatible
- photo resolution 1.3 mega pixels
- automatic face tracking
The ability for the new SPC900NC to be used with a telescope looks good. The camera can be
modified for long exposure and an adaptor can be made up to connect to a telescope.
The following link give details of the long exposure modification if you wish to do it yourself:
http://www.home.zonnet.nl/m.m.j.meijer/D_I_Y/spc900nc.htm

PHILIPS ToUcam PRO II PCVC840K

CCD CAMERA PLUS SOFTWARE
MODIFIED FOR LONG EXPOSURE $275AUD

FOR ASTRONOMY OR JUST A
GREAT WEB CAM!

Please inquire for the Long Exposure Modification.
Modification includes a switch for changing between Video and Long Exposure.
This allows the user to capture faint objects and stack images using free software from the
internet.

With the ability to take video at 60 frames per second, the Philips ToUcam
Pro 840k is amongst the most advanced PC conferencing and Video Mail
(vmail) cameras in the world. Users of Yahoo Messenger and similar, will
find it a delight to use with exceptional image quality and speed particularly in low
light areas!
The Philips ToUcam PRO II PCVC840K digital camera/CCD Camera can be mounted
onto a telescope, or microscope, to produce images on your PC. The camera has
the ability of seeing in low light, without snowing, making it excellent for astronomy.
The ToUcam is featured in the June 2003 issue of 'Sky &amp Telescope' magazine and
also the English 'Astronomy Now' magazine.
USB WebCamera
- 1.2 Mega Pixel still pictures
- Ultra bright images at low light
- Flicker-free video up to 60 f.p.s.
- Built-in digital USB microphone
ToUcam AccessoriesADAPTORS
- 1.25" Threaded for Filters, Anodised Adaptor $45AUD
- Universal 1.25" Threaded for Filters, Anodised and Baffled Adaptor $55AUD
Unscrew the ToUcam lens and replace with this adaptor for a 1.25" diameter focuser.

- ToUcam T Thread Adaptor $45AUD

- Eyepiece Projection Adaptors $45AUD
The adaptor is of the common type which replaces the eyepiece in the telescope's focuser.
These adaptors allow an eyepiece to be placed into the Adaptor for Eyepiece
Projection Photography. The adaptors have a T Thread which screw onto the
ToUcam T Thread Adaptor.

- C Mount to 32mm (1.25") Adaptors $45AUD

FILTERS
The use of the correct IR (Infra Red) Filter makes focusing easier on the planets, and reduces the
bright stars to finer points.
- Baader UV/IR rejection Filters $80AUD
Spectrum Available

- Schott IR Filters to suit 1.25" Eyepieces $65AUD

- 1000 Oaks Optical Minus Violet Filters $110AUD
Effects of the Minus Violet Filters can be seen on the web site below:
http://members.chello.at/hoermi2/02_planets/02_planets.htm
- UV (Ultra Violet) Filters $15AUD
Spectrometer tested coloured Filter for filtering UV. Spectrometer test available.
BARLOWS
- Achromatic 2x Barlow (with T Thread)/Adaptor/Filter Holder $70
This Barlow is able to do a number of things. Firstly, its a achromatic 2x
Barlow. Secondly, its a camera adaptor, which is T Threaded,
and only the T Thread Adaptor is needed to suit your brand of camera
or ToUcam. Photos can then be taken through a telescope at higher
magnification without using an eyepiece. Thirdly, the Barlow's lens
can be removed by unscrewing for true focal
projection photography. Fourthly, with the Barlow's lens removed, filters can be screwed in.
- Achromatic 2x Barlow/Camera Adaptor $70AUD
- Apochromatic 2x Barlow $150AUD
- Achromatic 3x Barlow $60AUD
- Apochromatic Astro Engineering 4x Barlow $90AUD

- Focal Reducers 0.3x Extender
eg. F/10 with 0.6x = F/6. F/6 with 0.6x and 0.3x = F/4 $30AUD(eye observation
may be difficult)
The Extender shortens the focal ratio of the Focal Reducer 0.6x
even further giving an even wider field of view and lower magnification.

40mm Plossl with T Thread
- 40mm Wide Angle Eyepiece with T Thread $130AUD
We are now producing 1.25" (32mm) diameter eyepieces which have a
focal length of 40mm and a T Thread on the end. The T
Thread enables many adaptors and T Rings to fit onto the eyepiece.
The clear aperture lens is flat and positioned close to the end
of the eyepiece, to keep it as close to the camera as possible, widening the field.
There are a number of advantages to the system. Firstly, a wide eyepiece
entry hole (clear aperture) of 26mm allowing a wider
field of view for the camera. Secondly, low magnification which doesn't
spread the light of the object as much. Magnification is
derived by dividing 40mm into your telescope's focal length in mm.
Thirdly, other adaptors are not needed to connect the camera
to an eyepiece, only a T Ring thread. Fourthly, the eyepiece can still
be used as a 40mm. Last of all, the system is less than half
the price of other, similar systems.

The 40mm Plossl with T Thread has many faces for camera's, telescopes and microscopes
Imaged with ToUcam &amp 1.25" Adaptor